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Clermont News
- Calendar Reminder: No School Monday - Presidents Day
- Art Room Request
- Save the Date: Kindergarten Orientation March 19th
- Yearbook Cover Contest
PTA News
- Last Day for PTA Spiritwear Sale!
- PTA Silent Auction
- NEW: Sign Up to Volunteer at the Silent Auction
- February Soaring Eagle Nominations NOW OPEN!
FCPS News
- For Parents Only - Parent Presentation on Trends in the Drug Culture
- Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps
Military Family News
- Free Webinar for Military Families
Calendar
 All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday. Learn more about Presidents Day in Britannica.com. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20.
See the complete school year calendar.
No School on March 5 - Presidential Primary
The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the safe and efficient administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.
Therefore, March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day. As outlined in Regulation 4421, School Planning Days are directed by school-based Administrators in order to devote time to school improvement efforts, including collaboration around data, common assessments, responsive instruction, etc.
Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as on other professional work days.
 Good Vibes all around when you are twinning at Clermont!
The art room has been completing some messy projects and is in need of disinfectant and baby wipes. Please feel free to send them in with your children or drop them off in the main office. Thank you for supporting our young artists!
If your child will be joining Clermont for Kindergarten in the fall, please join us on March 19th at 4:45 pm for Kindergarten Orientation. Your rising kindergarten student is welcome to join us! (Parents should be prepared to show a valid ID upon entry.)
If you have questions about kindergarten registration, or if you have decided to defer a year and need to notify us, please contact Katie Simmons at kesimmons@fcps.edu.
The yearbook cover challenge is here!
Submissions are due by March 14, 2024.
Requirements:
- 8.5 x 11 inch
- Portrait Orientation
- Please write student's name and teacher on the back.
- Please include the following on the cover:
- Clermont Elementary School
- Year 2023-2024
Completed submissions may be turned into the student's homeroom teacher.
The winning design will be on the front cover of the yearbook!
Point of Contacts: Tiffany Velishka, Samantha Crouse, & Carolina Guido-Parada
 It is time to place orders for Clermont Elementary Spiritwear! Spiritwear is great for school events, field trips and everyday use.
Ordering Deadline is Friday February 16, 2024. Absolutely NO ORDERS will be accepted after the deadline.
Click the link to see all the available options and to order. Or click on the button below. https://clermont24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
 In Just Over 3 Weeks!!!
In just over 3 weeks, the Clermont Elementary PTA Silent Auction will return!!!! The event will be held at the beautiful ALX atrium in Alexandria (on the corner of Washington and Duke Streets) on Saturday March 9th at 6:00pm! There will be a live band (Diplomatic Immunity), plenty of delicious food and great drinks. The PTA Silent Auction is one of our largest fundraising events of the year. It allows the PTA to sponsor a vast number of programs throughout the year that benefit ALL Clermont students, including Enrichment Programs, School Field Trips, Classroom Instructional Supplies, New Technology, Assemblies, and more. There is lots of excitement from teachers and parents and it looks to be another great event! Please click on the "Tickets" tab in the link to purchase your pass to this event and let the good times roll!
Purchase your tickets here!
Please obtain your tickets soon so we can plan for your arrival!
Would you like to donate a social or activity? Please use this form.
Deadline to Submit Items, Experiences and Socials is 2/21/24!
Silent Auction is less than a month away! We can't make it happen without you and we need lots of volunteers the day of the event.
Sign up here!
Has a Clermont teacher or staff member gone above and beyond to make your child's day better and brighter? Nominate them for the PTA Soaring Eagle Award! 🏆
Every month, we celebrate Clermont Elementary School’s incredible teachers and staff who make a significant difference in the lives of our students. Let's celebrate the Clermont teachers and staff who make our school community shine! Nominations for the February award are due by February 29th.
Nominate Your Soaring Eagle Here!
For more information, visit the PTA Website or contact Diane Lundin at soaringeagles@clermontpta.org.
Congratulations to January Soaring Eagle, Serina Brown!
Many challenges and responsibilities come with being a parent, and having to address a difficult topic with your child, such as drug culture, trends and identifying signs of substance use, can be stressful. Drugs and drug paraphernalia is now being disguised as common everyday items out in plain sight, to go unrecognized by parents or other adults. Substance Abuse Prevention Program want to provide you with information so you will be able to recognize drugs and drug paraphernalia and also the signs of drug use to equip you to have real and meaningful dialog with your child concerning these issues.
Join us on February 29th, 2024 @ 6:00pm at Edison High School where we will be hosting a parent presentation to provide information on the trends in drug culture. After the presentation there will be time to ask questions or to receive more information. The trends in drug culture have created innovative ways to hook your child and we are here to arm you by providing information concerning these topics that will assist in effective communication with your child. Also, a Narcan Training with be provided by a member of the Community Services Board.
Shawn Elliott, BS, QMHP-C Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Sbelliott@fcps.edu
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.
Kids in the Kitchen
TUESDAY, FERUARY 20 | NOON (EST)
Did you know that the kitchen is a great place for children to learn science, math, and even literacy? Join us as we share tips on incorporating educational fun while in the kitchen, address nutrition, and highlight the value of the family meal.
REGISTER NOW
This program is sponsored by the Navy Child and Youth Program.
Check out Military Child Education Coalition's website to view and register for other webinar offerings!
February 19: Presidents' Day - No School
March 5: Presidential Primary - No School
March 10- April 9: Ramadan
March 10: Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward)
March 19: Kindergarten Orientation (4:45 pm)
March 20: Orthodox Ash Wednesday
March 25-29: Spring Break - No School
March 29: Good Friday
March 31: Easter
April 1: Teacher Work day - No School
April 2: Staff Development Day - No School
April 10: Eid al Fitr - No School
April 22-30: Passover
April 24: Theraveda New Year
Calendar Spotlight - February
- Black History Month
- Career and Technical Education Month
- Love the Bus Month
- February 5-9: National School Counseling Week
- February 15: School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
- February 22: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- Feb. 27-March 3: Public Schools Week
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